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| Hang |
[imp.
*** p. p. Hanged (h&abreve]ngd) or Hung
(h ng); p. pr. *** vb. n. Hanging. The
use of hanged is preferable to that of hung, when
reference is had to deat |
To
suspend; to fasten to some elevated point without support from below;
-- often used with up or out; as, to hang a coat
on a hook; to hang up a sign; to hang out a
banner.
To fasten in a manner which will allow of
free motion upon the point or points of suspension; -- said of a
pendulum, a swing, a door, gate, etc.
To fit properly, as at a proper angle (a
part of an implement that is swung in using), as a scythe to its
snath, or an ax to its helve.
To put to death by suspending by the neck;
-- a form of capital punishment; as, to hang a
murderer.
To cover, decorate, or furnish by hanging
pictures, trophies, drapery, and the like, or by covering with paper
hangings; -- said of a wall, a room, etc.
To paste, as paper hangings, on the walls
of a room.
To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined
manner or position instead of erect; to droop; as, he hung his
head in shame.
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To
be suspended or fastened to some elevated point without support from
below; to dangle; to float; to rest; to remain; to stay.
To be fastened in such a manner as to
allow of free motion on the point or points of suspension.
To die or be put to death by suspension
from the neck.
To hold for support; to depend; to cling;
-- usually with on or upon; as, this question
hangs on a single point.
To be, or be like, a suspended
weight.
To hover; to impend; to appear
threateningly; -- usually with over; as, evils hang
over the country.
To lean or incline; to incline
downward.
To slope down; as, hanging
grounds.
To be undetermined or uncertain; to be in
suspense; to linger; to be delayed.
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The
manner in which one part or thing hangs upon, or is connected with,
another; as, the hang of a scythe.
Connection; arrangement; plan; as, the
hang of a discourse.
A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
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Of a ball: To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly,
due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of ground.
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To prevent from
reaching a decision, esp. by refusing to join in a verdict that must
be unanimous; as, one obstinate juror can hang a
jury.
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